Perspectives and Reflections for the Superintendent
What Can Be Learned from Experience?
Abstract
Perspectives and Reflections for the Superintendent: What Can Be Learned from Experience? focuses on the many challenges and opportunities facing school district superintendents and other school leaders on a regular basis. It cites numerous, actual events which are described and explained regarding best practices. The chapters emphasize the importance of experience and preparation, and provide examples, experiences, scenarios, takeaways, tools, and more with respect to the superintendent and the aspiring superintendent. Additionally, tips on establishing and maintaining a positive relationship with the school board are given—a relationship which is paramount for the superintendent and the school district to be successful.
Perhaps one of the more important observations conveyed in the text is the need for the school board, the staff, and everyone interested in the schooling process to work together. Without collaboration among all parties concerned, stagnation will fester, and nothing worthwhile will be accomplished. Other topics presented include conflict resolution, ethics, high-performing teams, lessons learned, and ways to cultivate positive community relations. This book is practical for the seated superintendent and essential for the aspiring superintendent.
Schlagworte
working with school boards school leadership preparation school superintendent school superintendent preparation school superintendent training performance evaluation superintendent and school board relationships superintendent performance evaluation superintendent training public schooling teamwork principals school administration school administration preparation school administrator evaluation school board relationships school boards school effectiveness K-12 education aspiring superintendents conflict resolution skills educator performance evaluation cultivating positive relationships ethics in school leadership- 103–104 Notes 103–104
- 105–106 References 105–106
- 107–108 About the Author 107–108